If you live long enough, you learn that self-control is essential to accomplish what is most important in life. Not only that, but huge messes can also be caused by lack of it within relationships and society as a whole.…
Lots of people know by now that emotional intelligence is important. It is essential to our social and emotional well-being for a variety of reasons. What everyday people may not know are the consequences of not having it. That is…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. For example, these events may include serious accidents, abuse, assault, violence, or other distressing situations. Although not everyone…
Peaceful breakups are often misunderstood. Society tends to frame breakups as something ugly or dramatic. Movies, music, and social media often suggest that someone has to be the villain or that love only mattered if it lasted forever. But that…
How Emotions and Education Work Together A social emotional learning curriculum helps children understand their emotions, manage their behavior, and communicate effectively with others. If you haven’t heard of social and emotional learning before, you’re not alone, but its benefits…
What Is Social and Emotional Learning? Have you ever heard of social and emotional learning? Social and emotional learning, often called SEL, helps children understand their emotions, manage their behavior, and communicate effectively with others. These skills allow students to…
Breathing: The Simple Habit That Can Change Your Day When I have something bothering me or something unexpected comes up, the first thing I try to do is stop and take a deep breath. I puff out my chest and…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Body Scan Exercise Instructors should: Start the exercise by asking the child about something stressful they have gone through and share a similar experience themselves. Define what stress is. They should reassure their students that it…
Many individuals between the ages of twelve through eighteen naturally have their own reasons to complete tasks instead of reasons given to them by others. Some may suffer from a fragile self-esteem and need encouragement from adults, while others are instilled…
Second Grade-Fifth Grade During this time, children are energetic and have active imaginations. They learn best by acquiring new skills via lessons that are broken down into singular steps. Giving them an abundance of positive feedback will encourage them to…
